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Seasonal Maintenance Assistant

Green Ridge State Forest

Recruitment #23-002293-0004

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Introduction

CONTRACT PERIOD: 3 to 10 months starting in March 2023 and ending in December 2023. Starting and ending dates are negotiable

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Region – Green Ridge State Forest

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Western Region, is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Assistant positions located at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Maryland. Work entails performing independently moderately complex tasks in maintenance work, including routine construction work, campsite maintenance, rendering routine preventive maintenance, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: snow removal, planting trees, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects and boundary line maintenance. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays. Short term and ten-month contracts are available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Experience operating small equipment such as mowers and chainsaws.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc.
  • Elementary knowledge of agricultural practices of the more common species of plant life and wildlife indigenous to the state and its geography; of fire suppression practices.
  • Ability to supervise work crews; to carry out orders and instructions; to work independently on specialized assignments; to work effectively with fellow workers; to deal with the general public

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position. 
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application  or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at courtney.blackistone@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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